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Oregon News
PN585-1 — Daniel Bonham — Department of Labor
Congress.gov
Daniel Bonham, of Oregon, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, vice Elizabeth Schoff Watson, resigned.
10/02/2025 - Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged Nomination section with nominee information requested by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, pursuant to S.Res. 116, 112th Congress.
POLITICS
Governor Softens Position on Preschool for All
Willamette Week | By Joanna Hou
The tension between Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson over the economic impacts of Preschool for All, which reached a boiling point in June, now merely simmers.
She alleged discrimination. 5 years later, why isn’t Oregon done with its investigation?
The Oregonian | By Hillary Borrud
Oregon students and families who report discrimination in schools routinely wait more than 15 months for the state education department to complete investigations and determine if violations occurred, with some reviews exceeding five years.
That’s multiples longer than the state’s own rule for the time investigations should take, an investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive found. And it’s a lengthy wait for students, some of whom graduate before the state determines whether they faced discrimination based on their gender, race, religion or disability.
A student who attended Sunset High School had that experience. Now 22 years old, she and her mother are still waiting for the state to complete its investigation into the appeal her mother filed five years ago.
TRUMP ADMIN VS. OREGON
Editorial: Keep proving Trump wrong
The Oregonian Editorial Board
Portlanders love a good social media throwdown and President Donald Trump’s characterizations of Portland as “war ravaged” invited the onslaught. In a parade of hilarious video clips and memes, Portlanders have poked fun at both Trump and the city’s quirky reputation, with satirical wartime posts bemoaning shortages of almond milk and warning that militant knitters are at the ready. With their lighthearted humor, Portlanders are displaying the quirk and creativity so deeply ingrained in the city’s culture, while showing just how unfounded Trump’s claims are.
Unfortunately, however, Trump’s ire isn’t contained to social media. Over the objections of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Trump is seeking to federalize and deploy 200 Oregon National Guard members in Portland due in part to “a threat of rebellion,” as The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Maxine Bernstein reported. While a federal judge has blocked a federal deployment for now, the Department of Justice plans to immediately appeal the order.
Amid the uncertainty, Portlanders must pause and recognize how much is at stake as the country heads toward the midterm elections when voters will decide whether America is on the right path. This is not just about protesting inhumane immigration enforcement or defending Oregon from federal overreach. Trump’s military ploy to suppress one block of protests is yet another page from his playbook of bulldozing rights and norms while insisting such action is justified. Portland’s response must help show the rest of the country how wrong he is.
That starts with Portland city elected officials, who must counsel calm among Portlanders and resist the urge to whip up sentiment. Leadership means guiding people to the outcome that serves the community best – not showboating or escalating a tense situation. The goal must be to maintain Portland’s control over public safety and give the federal government no argument for taking over.
Judge issues new broader order barring any National Guard from relocating to Oregon
The Oregonian | By Maxine Bernstein
A federal judge Sunday night issued a new broader order barring any National Guard members from being relocated from any state for federal service in the state of Oregon.
‘A big win for democracy’: Oregon AG reacts to Trump’s foiled military plans in Portland
MSNBC
A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s order to send National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon. Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins The Weekend to discuss how his state is fighting back against Trump’s encroaching authoritarianism.
Portland police arrest 2 during protests at ICE facility Sunday night
KGW | By John Tanet
Including these latest two arrests, Portland Police Bureau have made 36 arrests since nightly protests began in June. The Portland Branch of the FBI says that they have made a total of 149 arrests. However, many of these arrests haven't led to charges.
A KGW reporter who was on scene at the facility saw federal officers take an aggressive stance towards demonstrators, using pepper balls and smoke grenades on the crowd Sunday night.
TRANSPORTATION
Overpass at dangerous Highway 22, 51 interchange near Salem is new focus for ODOT project
Statesman Journal | By Bill Poehler
A major project to improve a dangerous interchange on Oregon's Highway 22 will be broken into eight phases.
The first phase, an overpass and loop ramp, is the top priority and is estimated to cost $50 million.
CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY
Man dead after assault in downtown Portland
KGW | By John Tanet
A man has died after he was assaulted in downtown Portland Sunday night, city police announced Monday morning.
The assault happened around 8 p.m. near Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Oak Street, according to a news release from the Portland Police Bureau.
Man found in car suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in Southeast Portland, police say
KGW | By Jamie Parfitt
A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in Southeast Portland early Sunday morning, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Officers from the East Precinct reposted just after 5:30 a.m. to a reported shooting on Southeast Foster Road near 58th Avenue. They arrived to find a man sitting in a car, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Public Defenders of Marion County sues agency over alleged unethical workload requirement
Statesman Journal | By Isabel Funk
The Public Defenders of Marion County on Sept. 30 filed an emergency lawsuit against the Oregon Public Defense Commission, asking the court not to enforce a contract it says imposes unethical caseloads.
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